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New Vaccine Blocks Viral Entry in Cattle, May Have Implications for Human Vaccines
Geoffrey Letchworth, a virologist in the Department of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, has developed such an experimental vaccine for bovine herpes virus 1 (BHV-1). Read More
Five Receive Classified-Employee Honors
Five employees have been honored by being named winners of the 1997 Classified Employee Recognition Awards. Read More
State Budget Falls Short for Construction
Construction of a new Pharmacy building on campus and the addition of needed utilities at UW–Madison could be delayed under Gov. Tommy Thompson's capital budget for 1997-99. Read More
Emotion, Health Symposium Enlivens the Classroom
Does anger make us sick? Are there healing powers behind optimism and humor? Do good relationships with family and friends make good medicine for the body? Read More
Exhibition Looks at Hogarth Prints of the 18th Century London Stage
The Elvehjem will present an exhibition dedicated to 'Hogarth and the Shows of London,' featuring 52 prints from both the museum's permanent collection and also the private collection of Suzanne and Gerald Labiner. Read More
Arts Community Toasts Its Best and Brightest
Partnerships between the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the UW–Madison Consortium for the Arts and private donors will be celebrated this year through a number of awards for faculty and staff specializing in the arts. Read More
Romberg Awarded Lifetime Achievement Medal
Thomas A. Romberg, professor of education, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Medal for Leadership, Teaching and Service in mathematics education from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Read More
Law School Dean Search Begins
The search for a new UW Law School dean has begun. Read More
Engineering EXPO 97 Bigger Than Ever
More than 90 exhibits and an expanded Robot Triathlon in the UW Field House await visitors to Engineering EXPO 97 'Dreams by Design,' to be held April 18-20. Read More
Disarming Alzheimer’s Toxic Proteins
A new study of the proteins that may be responsible for the brain lesions associated with Alzheimer's disease promises a new understanding of its underlying cause, and may someday yield new treatments for the devastating and deadly disease. Read More
Journalism School To Honor Four Alumni at Awards Banquet
Distinguished service and early professional achievement will earn four University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni awards from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Read More
Funding of Campus Network To Be Discussed
With the cost of the campus network and Internet connection rising due to growing demand and transitions to new technologies, DoIT, the ITC… Read More
Four Receive Hilldale Faculty Awards
Four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been chosen to receive this year's Hilldale Awards for major achievements in teaching, research and service. Read More
UW Historian Targets Technology’s Fallout
An expert on the history and social impact of technology, Colleen Dunlavy is guiding 15 undergraduate students through a survey course on the subject this semester. Read More
New Pesticide Use Policy Approved for Campus
The Chemical Safety Committee has approved a new policy that will help keep the university community better informed about scheduled pesticide use. Read More
Politcal Science Bids Farewell to Two Veteran Faculty
Two members of the political science faculty will retire at the end of this academic year: Charles O. Jones and Leon N. Lindberg. Read More
Help Needed in Making International Alumni Connections
The UW–Madison International Convocation is slated for May 2-7, 1999, and will be an important part of UW–Madison's 150th anniversary celebrations. Read More
E. Coli Talk Brings All-Stars of Genetics to Campus
A conference celebrating the complete decoding of E. coli by a team led by UW–Madison geneticist Frederick Blattner will draw the field's top researchers to campus April 10-12. Read More
Rebuilding Persistence in Alfalfa
When it comes to improving alfalfa, plant geneticist Edwin Bingham believes the job takes persistence. Bingham has become single-minded -- you might even say persistent -- in advocating for greater persistence as an agronomic virtue in alfalfa. Read More
Tackling Nitrogen Deficiency in No-Till Corn Production
Nitrogen deficiency is one of the biggest hurdles when adopting no-till corn production in Wisconsin. Read More